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Serbian Drama ‘Who Are We’ Tackles Bullying and Peer Violence, Wins Big at Sarajevo Industry Awards
Serbian filmmaker Miroslav Terzić (“Stitches”) is wrapping post-production on his third feature, “Who Are We,” which explores the world of…
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TikTok UK shifts to AI moderation, hundreds of jobs at risk
Social media platform TikTok announced on Friday (Aug 22) it will restructure its UK trust and safety operations, putting several hundred…
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Netflix’s ‘Long Story Short’ Is a Hilarious, Heartbreaking Jewish Family Sitcom From the ‘BoJack Horseman’ Team: TV Review
By design, it takes a while for “Long Story Short” to come into focus. The Netflix animated comedy from “BoJack Horseman” creator Raphael…
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Fatma Hassan Alremaihi on the Doha Film Institute at 15 and How the Upcoming Doha Film Festival Will Strengthen ‘Qatar’s Role as a Cultural Leader’
The Doha Film Institute, which drives Qatar’s moviemaking ambitions, has come a long way over the past 15 years under the leadership of…
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Noel Clarke: Actor's libel case against the Guardian dismissed
Actor Noel Clarke has lost his libel case against the Guardian, after he sued the newspaper's publisher for printing allegations of sexual…
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Genie, Make A Wish to Premiere on Netflix in October; Everything We Know So Far
Genie, Make A Wish, the upcoming Netflix series, will premiere on Friday (October 3). It will focus on the relationship between Genie, a…
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Anthony Roth Costanzo Channels Maria Callas in “Galas”
Plus: the eclectic chaos of Haim, Trajal Harrell struts the catwalk at Park Avenue Armory, “Mamma Mia!” returns to Broadway, and more.…
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“Splitsville” Plays Infidelity for Laughs; “A Little Prayer” Shows What’s Really at Stake
In the studiedly rambunctious comedy “Splitsville,” Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin play a pair of homewreckers. The home, a…
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Ruben Dias: Manchester City defender extends contract to 2029
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has signed a two-year contract extension. The 28-year-old's previous deal had been set to expire in…
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Some pro athletes get better with age. High-pressure environments are rewiring their brains
In a world where sports are dominated by youth and speed, some athletes in their late 30s and even 40s are not just keeping up—they are…
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'Long Story Short' Review: Netflix's Newest Dramedy Is Another Masterpiece From the Creator of 'BoJack Horseman'
From BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Netflix's Long Story Short is a sprawling and ambitious fictional memoir about a…
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Hong Kong Box Office Hit ‘Four Trails’ Lands U.K. Distribution, Set to Open Odyssey Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Hong Kong documentary “Four Trails” has secured U.K. theatrical distribution through NGO U.K.-China Film Collab and will open the annual…
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‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Launches With a Full-Frontal Orgy Extravaganza and a Multiversal Twist
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot developments in Season 2, Episode 1 of “Peacemaker,” currently streaming on HBO Max. When…
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Laufey Talks Music Education and Overcoming Genre Snobbery at Grammy Museum Chat and Concert
As a formally trained multi-instrumentalist and a pop starlet, Laufey has long seemed like the poster girl for everything the Grammys…
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Nicolas Cage in Talks to Star in ‘True Detective’ Season 5
Nicolas Cage is nearing a deal to star in “True Detective” Season 5 at HBO, Variety has learned from sources. Details are being kept under…
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Oscar Predictions 2026: Venice and Telluride Will Spark the Start of Awards Season
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the…
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An Oscar Season With No Kings: Why the Upcoming Awards Race Has No Ruler
Nine months into 2025, the machinery of Oscar campaigning has reached peak operational velocity. But beneath the familiar choreography…
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“Honey Don’t!” Revives the Spirit of the Coen Brothers’ Movies
The main elements of Ethan Coen’s new film, “Honey Don’t!,” are sex and violence. Both involve profound sensations and potentially…
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John Legend Signs With UTA in All Areas
United Talent Agency has signed EGOT-winning multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter John Legend and his production company, Get Lifted,…
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‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Kristian Nairn Drops Out of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Due to ‘Unexpected Medical Reasons’
“Game of Thrones” actor Kristian Nairn has dropped out as a contestant on U.K. competition series “Strictly Come Dancing” due to…
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Ashley Park Brings Luxe Jimmy Choo Heels to ‘Emily in Paris’ Spotlight for Season Five
Jimmy Choo has been cast in the fifth season of “Emily in Paris.” Ashley Park, who plays the title character’s friend Mindy, has thus far…
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Apple TV+ Hiking Price, Will Now Cost $13 per Month in U.S.
Apple TV+, the tech giant’s money-losing streaming service, is bumping up its price by 30%: For U.S. customers, it will now be $12.99 per…
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Leeds United sign forward Noah Okafor from AC Milan to break Premier League spending record
Leeds United have signed AC Milan striker Noah Okafor for £18m to take spending by Premier League clubs this summer to a record £2.37bn.…
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TikTok Creators Court Film Fans. But Can They Drive Audiences Back Into Cinemas?
EDINBURGH — TikTok’s reach into theatrical film marketing was part of the closing industry panel at this year’s Edinburgh International…